GRE Word List
MISADVENTURE
misfortune
The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| combustible | capable of combustion |