GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
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