GRE Word List
MISCHANCE
bad luck
The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |