GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
remittancea sum of money remitted
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
immaculatespotlessly clean
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
hivea container for housing honeybees
reparteea quick and witty reply