Words Of Fate And Destiny

4 words in this vocabulary list

verb to happen or occur, especially something unfortunate

  • It is uncertain when disaster will befall us.
  • I hope nothing bad will befall us.
  • I don't want any crap to befall us.
  • Sometimes, unexpected opportunities befall us in the midst of chaos.

verb intended or likely to do or be something

adjective determined beforehand; fated

  • The young entrepreneur was destined for success from a very early age.
  • I always knew we were destined to be friends.
  • We were destined to be BFFs since day one.
  • The stars aligned, and it seemed as though we were destined to meet that day.

adjective impossible to avoid or resist

  • The ineluctable truth is that climate change is a pressing issue that must be addressed.
  • I tried to avoid it, but the ineluctable fact is that I have to study for my exams.
  • No matter how much I try to dodge it, the ineluctable reality is that I have to go to work tomorrow.
  • The ineluctable pull of the ocean always draws me back to the shore.

noun a person or individual

verb a word used to describe an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

  • It is a well-known fact that someone will not make old bones if they do not take care of their health.
  • I heard that someone will not make old bones if they keep living such a reckless lifestyle.
  • Dude, if you keep partying every night, someone will not make old bones, you know?
  • If you keep taking such risks, someone will not make old bones in this dangerous environment.