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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| rift | fissure |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| replenish | to fill or build up again |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |