GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

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WordMeaning
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania