GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

Random words

WordMeaning
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
compressto press or squeeze together
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
sophistphilosopher
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act