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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shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
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daintysomething delicious to the taste
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
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tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free