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.

Random words

WordMeaning
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
diversediffering from one another : unlike
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous