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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WordMeaning
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
plebiscitea 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
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
rabidextremely violent : furious
retrenchcut down
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
convolutedhaving convolutions