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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| retrench | cut down |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| convoluted | having convolutions |