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.

Random words

WordMeaning
siftto put through a sieve
amendto put right
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle