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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WordMeaning
pummelpound
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle