GRE Word List
MISDEMEANOR
minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
The meaning of the word misdemeanor is minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
