GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
direexciting horror
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
niggletrifle
balkto refuse abruptly