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
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
auroraldawn
appurtenancesaccessory objects
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
precipitousprecipitate
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one