GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

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WordMeaning
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
understateto represent as less than is the case
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
prosodythe study of versification