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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| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
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| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
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| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |