serendipity

n. pl. ser·en·dip·i·ties

1. The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.

2. The fact or occurrence of such discoveries.

3. An instance of making such a discovery.

temerity

n.

Foolhardy disregard of danger; recklessness.

torpid

adj.

1. Deprived of the power of motion or feeling; benumbed.

2. Dormant; hibernating.

3. Lethargic; apathetic. See Synonyms at inactive.

recompense

1. To award compensation to: recompensed the victims of the accident.
2. To award compensation for; make a return for: recompensed their injuries.
n.
1. Amends made, as for damage or loss.
2. Payment in return for something, such as a service.

hypocorism

n.

1. A name of endearment; a pet name.

2. The use of such names.

congenial

adj.

1. Having the same tastes, habits, or temperament; sympathetic.

2. Of a pleasant disposition; friendly and sociable: a congenial host.

3. Suited to one’s needs or nature; agreeable: congenial surroundings.

laggard

n.

One that lags; a straggler.

adj.

Hanging back or falling behind; dilatory. See Synonyms at slow.

deleterious

Having a harmful effect; injurious: the deleterious effects of smoking.

indemnify

1. To protect against damage, loss, or injury; insure.

2. To make compensation to for damage, loss, or injury suffered.