GRE Word List

KISMET

fate

The meaning of the word kismet is fate.

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WordMeaning
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
predecessorone that precedes
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
betokento typify beforehand : presage
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather