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
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
monotonytedious sameness
serebeing dried and withered
recountto relate in detail : narrate
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
disingenuouslacking in candor
pliantpliable