GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
deliriuman acute (see acute
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar