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
repelto drive back : repulse
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unfrockdefrock
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spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
ordainto invest (see invest
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viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
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