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
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
concatenatelinked together
pendingduring
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
rubrican authoritative rule
sleightdeceitful craftiness
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
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espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company