GRE Word List
MISADVENTURE
misfortune
The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or amended: such as |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |