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.

Random words

WordMeaning
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
limnto draw or paint on a surface
superannuatedoutmoded
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander