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
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
galaxymilky way galaxy
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
maneuvera military or naval movement
constraintthe act of constraining
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable