GRE Word List
MISADVENTURE
misfortune
The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| exuberance | the quality or state of being exuberant |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |