GRE Word List
MISHAP
an unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concordat | compact |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| gradation | a series forming successive stages |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |