GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
migrantone that migrates: such as
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
plummetto fall perpendicularly