GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
penetrateto pass into or through
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky