GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
cursiverunning
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
mulctfine
drasticacting rapidly or violently
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached