GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
deprecateto express disapproval of
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
douseto plunge into water
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content