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
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
copiousyielding something abundantly
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
preamblean introductory statement
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
filingan act or instance of using a file