GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

Random words

WordMeaning
militateto have weight or effect
docileeasily taught
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand