GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
recuperateto get back : regain
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights