GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

Random words

WordMeaning
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
loutto bow in respect
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult