GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense