GRE Word List

MISCHANCE

bad luck

The meaning of the word mischance is bad luck.

Random words

WordMeaning
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
dissentto withhold assent or approval
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out