GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

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WordMeaning
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
averto declare positively
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
figurea number symbol : numeral
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
dilateto become enlarged or widened
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business