GRE Word List

ADJUNCT

something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it

The meaning of the word adjunct is something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it.

Random words

WordMeaning
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
overseesurvey
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent