GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
biennialoccurring every two years
franticemotionally out of control
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
precipitousprecipitate
incognitowith one's identity concealed
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
irremediablenot remediable