GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

Random words

WordMeaning
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
freebooterpirate
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
slackento make less active : slow up
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations