GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

Random words

WordMeaning
abnegationdenial
mutedbeing mute : silent
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
quenchput out
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
healthyenjoying good health
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening