GRE Word List
FORTUITOUS
occurring by chance
The meaning of the word fortuitous is occurring by chance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |