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
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
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imperilto bring into peril : endanger
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
caldrona large kettle or boiler
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms