GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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WordMeaning
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
prongfork
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based