GRE Word List

MISADVENTURE

misfortune

The meaning of the word misadventure is misfortune.

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WordMeaning
grumbleto mutter in discontent
siftto put through a sieve
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat