GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

Random words

WordMeaning
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
repastsomething taken as food : meal
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way