GRE Word List

MALEFACTOR

one who commits an offense against the law

The meaning of the word malefactor is one who commits an offense against the law.

Random words

WordMeaning
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
parochialof or relating to a church parish
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
primethe second of the canonical hours