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.

Random words

WordMeaning
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
rarefiedbeing less dense
disportsport
militateto have weight or effect
penchanta strong and continued inclination
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something