GRE Word List

CASUAL

subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance

The meaning of the word casual is subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance.

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knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
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decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
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askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
gruntto utter a grunt
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