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arbitrary
ADJECTIVE

Based upon impulse or random chance.

His decision to leave school was arbitrary, and he would regret it.
coincidental
ADJECTIVE

Happening at the same time, by accident.

It is coincidental that our birthdays are the same day.
contrive
VERB

To cleverly plan, plot or design.

The girls contrived to play a trick on the boys.
deliberation
NOUN

Slow, careful thought

The jury is in deliberation about the trial.
fortuitous
ADJECTIVE

Happening by lucky accident.

It was fortuitous that they met at camp before school began.
haphazard
ADJECTIVE

Without plan or order, chosen randomly.

She was in a rush, so she cleaned her room in a haphazard way.
premeditated
ADJECTIVE

planned or arranged in advance.

The man was convicted of premeditated murder.
prophetic
ADJECTIVE

Foreseeing or predicting the future.

The gypsy had a prophetic ability to tell the couples future.
spontaneity
NOUN

Following personal impulse rather than planning.

Known for her spontaneity, Ava would jump into projects.
unwittingly
ADVERB

Unknowingly; without awareness.

Unwittingly, the young girl stepped on the dogs tail.