GRE Word List
MISCHANCE
bad luck
The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |