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
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere