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
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
tawnyof the color tawny
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
duressforcible restraint or restriction
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs