GRE Word List

MISDEMEANOR

a crime less serious than a felony (see felony

The meaning of the word misdemeanor is a crime less serious than a felony (see felony.

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WordMeaning
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
aloftat or to a great height
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments