GRE Word List

MISCHIEF

a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent

The meaning of the word mischief is a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent.

Random words

WordMeaning
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
antecedeprecede
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject