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.

Random words

WordMeaning
dearthscarcity that makes dear
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source