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
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
illicitnot permitted : unlawful