GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
unregeneratenot regenerate
outlooka place offering a view
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium