GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

Random words

WordMeaning
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
herbivorousfeeding on plants
diversediffering from one another : unlike
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
dina loud continued noise
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work