GRE Word List
MISCHANCE
bad luck
The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| fluke | flatfish |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |