GRE Word List

FATALISM

a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them

The meaning of the word fatalism is a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them.

Random words

WordMeaning
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
riderone that rides
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs