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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WordMeaning
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
addenduma thing added : addition
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum