Fortuitous
mediumfor-TOO-ih-tus
adjective
Definition
Happening by chance; lucky or fortunate
Examples
“The fortuitous discovery of penicillin by Fleming changed the course of medical history.”
“Our meeting at the conference proved fortuitous, leading to a profitable business partnership.”
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GRE Tip
Fortuitous is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "serendipitous" or "providential" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "deliberate".
Related GRE Words
providential
Occurring at a favorable or useful time; lucky or fortunate
inadvertent
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly
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