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
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
sophistphilosopher
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
appendattach
descryto catch sight of
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
brawnymuscular