GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
florescencea state or period of flourishing
evoketo call forth or up: such as
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
contagiona contagious disease
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver