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 |
|---|---|
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| recast | to cast again |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| grotto | cave |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| convention | agreement |