GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| dull | tedious |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |