GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

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WordMeaning
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
condescendto assume an air of superiority
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
wrytwist
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
remediablecapable of being remedied
cipherzero
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)