GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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WordMeaning
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
validateto make legally valid : ratify
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
obesehaving excessive body fat
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil