GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

Random words

WordMeaning
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
agapewide open : gaping
ventto provide with a vent
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
maroona dark red
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease