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
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
garnishdecorate
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss