GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
flukeflatfish
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body