GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indite | make up |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| galvanic | of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity |