GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
velocityquickness of motion : speed
inertlacking the power to move
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
fussyeasily upset : irritable
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
judiciarya system of courts of law
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women