GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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WordMeaning
detachedstanding by itself : separate
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
finishto come to an end : terminate
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
sportivefrolicsome
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations