GRE Word List

MALFEASANCE

wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official

The meaning of the word malfeasance is wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official.

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WordMeaning
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point