GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
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defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
shoveto push along