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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WordMeaning
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
darta light spear
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline