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Tuesday, December 27, 2005

remiss
Pronunciation: ri-'mis
Function: adjectiveEtymology: Middle English, from Latin remissus, from past participle of remittere to send back, relax
1 : negligent in the performance of work or duty : CARELESS
2 : showing neglect or inattention : LAX synonym see NEGLIGENT
- remissly adverb- reĀ·missĀ·ness noun

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