GRE Word List
MISHAP
an unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| disarray | a lack of order or sequence : confusion |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| impoverish | to make poor |