GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
errantbehaving wrongly
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
impoverishto make poor