GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
betrothto promise to marry
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
encircleto form a circle around : surround
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty