GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
recipientone that receives : receiver
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations