GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

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WordMeaning
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
postulatedemand