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.

Random words

WordMeaning
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
compulsorymandatory
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
coincorner
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
violatebreak
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs