GRE Word List
MISCHANCE
bad luck
The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
| farce | stuff |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| hibernate | to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state |