GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

Random words

WordMeaning
savorthe taste or smell of something
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
flirtto move erratically : flit
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition