GRE Word List
MISCHANCE
bad luck
The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| aver | to declare positively |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |