GRE Word List

MISHAP

an unfortunate accident

The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.

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WordMeaning
collateto compare critically
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
garnerto gather into storage
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
trenchantkeen
bolstera long pillow or cushion
willowyabounding with willows
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma