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
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
assailto attack violently : assault
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed