GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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WordMeaning
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
rostera roll or list of personnel
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
citadela fortress that commands (see command
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected