VCR Lesson 7
Abel Mebrahtu
Fill in the blank
After the Herbert Hoover sent the army against the veterans, it led to his _________ from the presidency.
Word
Death, or end of existence or operation of something.
Other Forms: demised (v), demising (v)
Roots
The English word "demise" comes from the Latin word "demissio," which comes from Latin "demittere," which is a combination of de + mittere, meaning "to send from"
Synonyms
Collapse
extinction
downfall
departure
Antonyms
Rise
accomplish
start
Rise
Usage tips
The phrase "demise the crown" is used in English law to signify the immediate transfer of the sovereignty, to the successor without any gap going with the saying "the crown never dies."
It has a legal term which is a transfer of property by a will or lease.
Which of the following uses the bold word incorrectly?
A.Bob was devastated by the demise of his father when he was a young child.
B.After he came to work with his pyjamas during an important interview, it led to the demise of his job.
C.Jack foresaw the demise of Jill as he saw that she would become an accomplished artist.
D.Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia inevitably led to his demise.
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Answer is C since it contradicts the definition of demise