GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

Random words

WordMeaning
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
toutto make much of : promote
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe