GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as