GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals