GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
lateralof or relating to the side
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
overseesurvey