GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
douseto plunge into water
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn