GRE Word List
MALFEASANCE
wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official)
The meaning of the word malfeasance is wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suffragist | advocate of the extension of voting rights (for women); CF. suffrage |
| severity | harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity; ADJ. severe: harsh; strict; extremely violent or intense |
| astigmatism | eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism |
| superannuated | retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete |
| attrition | rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment; Ex. a war of attrition |
| imminent | impending; near at hand |
| rivet | metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross |
| elated | filled with excited joy and pride; overjoyed; in high spirits; joyful and proud; Ex. elated crowd; V. elate; N. elation |
| hypocritical | pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite |
| demagogue | person who appeals to people's prejudice; false leader of people; CF. demagoguery |
