GRE Word List

REMISS

negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless

The meaning of the word remiss is negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless.

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impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
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caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
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inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
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