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
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
edicta proclamation having the force of law
beneficentdoing or producing good
guilelessinnocent
leerysuspicious
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
illicitnot permitted : unlawful