GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
crescendoa gradual increase
irremediablenot remediable
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution