GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
delusivelikely to delude
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea