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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effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
darta light spear
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
documentproof
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit