GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
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gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
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decreean order usually having the force of law
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