GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling