GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

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WordMeaning
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
ponderousof very great weight
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
mishapan unfortunate accident
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming