GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
expoundto set forth : state
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
unregeneratenot regenerate
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
freebooterpirate
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes