GRE Word List

MISDEMEANOR

a crime less serious than a felony (see felony

The meaning of the word misdemeanor is a crime less serious than a felony (see felony.

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WordMeaning
gorgea narrow passage through land
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
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ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
corollarya proposition (see proposition
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot