GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
condolegrieve
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
executorone who executes something
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
concentrichaving a common center
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear