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| adventurer |
one who seeks fortune through risky or brave actions; soldier of fortune. [1/3 definitions] |
| blessed |
having had good fortune conferred upon one. [1/4 definitions] |
| chance |
luck; fortune. [1/8 definitions] |
| checkered |
noted for frequent changes and wide swings in fortune. [1/3 definitions] |
| congratulate |
to praise, acknowledge, and express one's pleasure at the achievement or good fortune of (a person or group). |
| crystal ball |
a globe of glass or crystal used by fortune-tellers to tell what will happen in the future. In stories, crystal balls are often used by witches or wizards. |
| delirious |
wildly excited or enthusiastic, usu. as a result of sudden good fortune. [1/2 definitions] |
| expectation |
(often pl.) the anticipation or prospect of good fortune. [1/4 definitions] |
| fate |
ultimate result; fortune; lot. [1/6 definitions] |
| fortunate |
having good fortune; lucky. |
| give back |
to do good or charitable things for others because one appreciates one's good fortune or the good things that one has received in life from others. [1/3 definitions] |
| Godspeed |
good fortune and success (used as a wish to a person beginning a journey, venture, or the like). |
| grudge |
to feel rancor toward or resent (someone) because of his or her good fortune. [1/4 definitions] |
| heiress |
a female heir, esp. one who is entitled to or has inherited a large fortune. |
| jealousy |
envious or suspicious resentment, as of another's success, good fortune, or good qualities. [1/4 definitions] |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| luck |
good fortune; success. [1/2 definitions] |
| luckily |
by good fortune. |
| luckless |
without good luck; attended by bad fortune. |
| lucky |
resulting from or having good fortune. |
| nabob |
a wealthy, influential, or prominent person, esp. one who made his fortune in India or another Eastern colony. [1/2 definitions] |
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