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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juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults