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
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
detachedstanding by itself : separate
extantcurrently or actually existing
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
paltryinferior
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original