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
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
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despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
kudospraise given for achievement