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

WordMeaning
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
contrivedevise
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish