GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
suitorone that petitions or entreats
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
relegateto send into exile : banish
gradationa series forming successive stages