GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
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| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
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| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
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| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
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