GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| yeoman | an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |