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
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
spruceto make spruce
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
significanthaving meaning
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism