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
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
dozeto sleep lightly
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
understateto represent as less than is the case