GRE Word List
MISHAP
an unfortunate accident
The meaning of the word mishap is an unfortunate accident.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laconic | using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โโ millimeter or less in diameter |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| brook | creek |