GRE Word List

FORTUITOUS

occurring by chance

The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.

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impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence