GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
nethersituated down or below : lower
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
raspto rub with something rough
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
smeara viscous or sticky substance