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
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
hovelan open shed or shelter
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
inundateoverwhelm
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe