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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| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
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| cemetery | a burial ground |
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