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.

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WordMeaning
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
entourageone's attendants or associates
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
incarcerateto put in prison
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold