GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
freebooterpirate
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
amendto put right
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity