| Term | Definition |
| fortuitous | (adj) happening by a lucky accident or chance |
| fortuity | (n) chance or accident |
| auspices | (n) protection or support; patronage |
| auspicious | (adj) followed by favorable circumstances |
| predestination | (n) the belief that one's fate has been determined in advance by a higher power |
| destine | (v) intend for a specific end or purpose |
| consortium | (n) a group of companies or institutions |
| consort | (v) to keep compnay;associate OR (n) a companion, especially a romantic one |
| propitious | (adj) lucky or favorable |
| propitiate | (v) to soothe or satisfy; to appease |