GRE vocabulary
providential
happening at a fortunate time as if arranged by divine providence
In a sentence
Providential in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing providential in a sentence.
His providential arrival at the scene allowed him to prevent a serious accident.
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Questions about “providential”
Providential (adjective) means happening at a fortunate time as if arranged by divine providence
Here is providential used in an example sentence: "His providential arrival at the scene allowed him to prevent a serious accident."
Common synonyms for providential include fortuitous, timely, auspicious, opportune.
Antonyms of providential include unfortunate, inopportune, ill-timed, calamitous.
Providential is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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