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
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
sequesterto set apart : segregate
purgeto clear of guilt
emetican agent that induces vomiting
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier