GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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WordMeaning
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments