GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
smeara viscous or sticky substance
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
remissionthe act or process of remitting
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship