GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| demerit | offense |
| urchin | hedgehog |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| doom | a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England |
| shack | hut |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |