GRE Word List

ADVENTITIOUS

coming from another source and not inherent or innate

The meaning of the word adventitious is coming from another source and not inherent or innate.

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erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
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dawdleto spend time idly
deputizeto appoint as deputy
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
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