GRE Word List
MISHAP
an unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| symbiosis | the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism) |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |