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
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
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denotationan act or process of denoting
retributionrecompense
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parcheddeprived of natural moisture