GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
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| fauna | animal life |
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| rider | one that rides |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |
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| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |