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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| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
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| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
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| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
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