GRE Word List
MISHAP
an unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| rend | to remove from place by violence : wrest |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |