GRE Word List
MISDEMEANOR
minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
The meaning of the word misdemeanor is minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing.
Random words
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convulsion | violent uncontrollable shaking movement (caused by illness); V. convulse; ADJ. convulsive |
prelude | introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner |
yore | time long past; Ex. in the days of yore |
archaeology | study of artifacts and relics of early mankind |
facet | small plane surface (of a gem(precious stone)); a side |
expound | explain |
industrious | diligent; hard-working; N. industry |
swipe | hit with a sweeping motion; N. |
indefatigable | tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired |
subterfuge | stratagem(deceptive scheme); pretense; evasion; Ex. resort to a harmless subterfuge |