GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
plauditan act or round of applause
momentuma property (see property
exudeto ooze out
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn