GRE Word List
MISCHANCE
bad luck
The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| append | attach |
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| dart | a light spear |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |