GRE Word List
MISADVENTURE
misfortune
The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| trance | stupor |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |