GRE Word List
SERENDIPITY
gift for finding valuable things by accident; accidental good fortune or luck; CF. The Three Princes of Serendip
The meaning of the word serendipity is gift for finding valuable things by accident; accidental good fortune or luck; CF. The Three Princes of Serendip.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imperious | domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor |
| hurl | throw forcefully; shout out violently |
| gale | windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter |
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
| unfetter | liberate; free from chains; V. unfetter |
| mollify | soothe an angry person |
| thrive | prosper; flourish |
| buttress | support; prop up; N. stationary structure to support wall; Ex. flying buttress |
| disbar | make (a lawyer) leave the bar or the legal profession |
| garner | gather; store up; amass |
