GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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WordMeaning
besiegeto surround with armed forces
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
requiteto make return for : repay
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement