GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
trickleto issue or fall in drops
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
bolstera long pillow or cushion
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject