GRE Word List
MISCONDUCT
mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
The meaning of the word misconduct is mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| calorific | caloric |
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| imbibe | drink |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
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| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| apprehend | arrest |
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