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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| burlesque | a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| hirsute | hairy |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |