GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

Random words

WordMeaning
gapeto open the mouth wide
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
mulctfine
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
shavingthe act of one that shaves
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support