GRE Word List

SERENDIPITY

the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for

The meaning of the word serendipity is the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for.

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WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
indissolublenot dissoluble
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
indicativeserving to indicate
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)