GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
harassexhaust
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings