GRE Word List
MISHAP
an unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
| sophist | philosopher |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |