GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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WordMeaning
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
alludeto make indirect reference
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
gistessence; main point; substance
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude