GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
frolicfull of fun : merry
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind