GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ejaculation | an act of ejaculating |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| prong | fork |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |