GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
declivitydownward inclination
abjureto renounce upon oath
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness