GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
regicidea person who kills a king
extantcurrently or actually existing
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
fetefestival