GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
lodewaterway
wiltloose freshness; droop
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
delusivelikely to delude
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
briskkeenly alert : lively