Providential
mediumprov-ih-DEN-shul
adjective
Definition
Occurring at a favorable or useful time; lucky or fortunate
Examples
“The providential arrival of the rescue team saved the stranded hikers from certain danger.”
“Her providential meeting with the company's founder led to an unexpected job offer that changed her career trajectory.”
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GRE Tip
Providential is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "fortuitous" or "auspicious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unfortunate".
Related GRE Words
propitious
Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
fortuitous
Happening by chance; lucky or fortunate
advantageous
Involving or creating favorable circumstances; beneficial
favorable
Expressing approval; advantageous or beneficial
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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