GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
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controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
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lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion