Luck

Imtiaz Sarwar (South Korea)
fait = Being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

Accompli = An irreversible accomplishment
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  1. hap
    come to pass
  2. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  3. hapless
    unfortunate and deserving pity
  4. kismet
    fate or fortune
  5. karma
    effects of one's actions that determine his or her destiny
  6. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  7. preordain
    decree or determine beforehand
  8. fatalism
    a doctrine that all events are predetermined in advance
  9. windfall
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune
  10. fluke
    a stroke of luck
  11. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  12. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  13. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  14. serendipitous
    lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  15. misadventure
    an instance of misfortune
  16. mischance
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  17. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  18. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  19. ineluctable
    impossible to avoid or evade
  20. pout
    be in a huff and display one's displeasure
  21. godsend
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune
  22. befall
    become of; happen to
  23. bechance
    happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
  24. betide
    become of; happen to
Created on Wed Nov 06 10:03:50 EST 2013 (updated Thu Jul 17 14:06:09 EDT 2014)

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