GRE Word List
MISCHANCE
bad luck
The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| wreak | bring about |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |