GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
clientelea body of clients
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
inertlacking the power to move