GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

Random words

WordMeaning
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
quizzicalcomically quaint
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious