GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery