GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
figurea number symbol : numeral
raptlifted up and carried away
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
encumberweigh down
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