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
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
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