GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

Random words

WordMeaning
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
natationthe action or art of swimming
representationalone that represents: such as
balkto refuse abruptly
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action