GRE Word List
MISHAP
unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is unfortunate accident.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alms | money or goods given to the poor |
| reiterate | repeat |
| innuendo | indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo |
| rectify | set right; correct; CF. rect-: right |
| prologue | introduction (to a poem or play) |
| aggregate | sum; total; ADJ. V: gather into a mass or whole; accumulate; add up to; Ex. aggregate 100 dollars |
| latitude | freedom from narrow limitations |
| passive | not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance |
| apologist | one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia |
| fuddle | make stupid or confused as with alcholic drink; N. in a fuddle: confused |
