GRE Word List
MISADVENTURE
misfortune
The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| categorical | absolute |
| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| partial | of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| venue | locale |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
