GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

Random words

WordMeaning
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
hoarygray or white with or as if with age