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 |
|---|---|
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| indubitable | too evident to be doubted : unquestionable |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |