GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
raimentclothing
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery