GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

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WordMeaning
expenditurethe act or process of expending
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
concorda state of agreement : harmony
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
firebranda piece of burning wood
stoutstrong of character: such as
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones