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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ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
enduringlasting
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
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unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
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