GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details