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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rave | to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |