GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
suitorone that petitions or entreats
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
reverberatereflect
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
apostateone who commits apostasy