GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
gruela thin porridge
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
vitalof the utmost importance
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness