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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| osseous | bony |
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| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
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| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
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| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
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