GRE Word List
MISHAP
an unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.
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|---|---|
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| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
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| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
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| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |