GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype