GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
primto give a prim or demure expression to
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")