Unit 7 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Fortuitous
A
happening by a lucky accident or chance;fortunate
2
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FORTUITY
A
n. a chance or accident
3
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AUSPICES
A
protection or support; patronage
4
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AUSPICIOUS
A
followed by favorable circumstances
5
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PREDESTINATION
A
the belief that one’s fate has been determined in advance by a higher power
6
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DESTINE
A
to intend for a specific end or purpose
7
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CONSORTIUM
A
A group of companies or institutions
8
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Consort (2)
A
v. 1. to keep company; to associate
n. 2. a companion, especially a romantic one
9
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PROPITIOUS
A
lucky; favorable
10
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PROPITIATE
A
To soothe or satisfy; to appease
