GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
tannerone that tans hides
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide