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.

Random words

WordMeaning
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
commemorateto call to remembrance
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
nutritiousnourishing
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt