GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
dallyto act playfully
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
ordainto invest (see invest
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
climeclimate
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency