GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
invalidnot valid:
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium