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
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
relegateto send into exile : banish
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter