GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
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| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
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