GRE Word List
EMBEZZLEMENT
taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money placed in one's care)
The meaning of the word embezzlement is taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money placed in one's care).
Random words
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| prong | pointed projecting part |
| gallows | framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging) |
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| amputate | cut off part of body; prune (a limb) |
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