Remiss
hardNegative tonerih-MIS
adjective
Definition
Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
Memory hook
RE-MISS: you MISSED doing something you should have done - slacking on your duty.
Word roots
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Examples
“I would be remiss if I didn't thank everyone who helped.”
“The manager was remiss in not addressing the problem sooner.”
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“I would be ______ if I didn't thank everyone who helped.”
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GRE Tip
Remiss is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "negligent" or "derelict" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "diligent".
Related GRE Words
negligent
Failing to take proper care in doing something
perfunctory
Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
cursory
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
reckless
Heedless of danger or consequences; careless
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
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