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
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
gerontocracyrule by elders
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
boorpeasant
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary