GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
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remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
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seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement