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
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
edicta proclamation having the force of law
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
gullibleeasily duped or cheated