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
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
respitea period of temporary delay
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
hypochondriachypochondriacal