GRE Word List
NEGLIGENCE
the quality or state of being negligent
The meaning of the word negligence is the quality or state of being negligent.
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| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| guileless | innocent |
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| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
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