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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| blemish | to spoil by a flaw |