GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
sedentarynot migratory : settled
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)