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.
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relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
incorporeal | not corporeal : having no material body or form |
hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |
unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |