GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

Random words

WordMeaning
subsistencereal being : existence
headlongheadfirst
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
providencedivine guidance or care
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition