GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
communetalk over
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
aspirantone who aspires
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
verdantgreen in tint or color
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
donto put on (an article of clothing)