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)
bestowto put to use : apply
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
validateto make legally valid : ratify
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
compulsorymandatory
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously