GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
boostto push or shove up from below