GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
flagrantconspicuously offensive
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference