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 |
|---|---|
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| betray | to lead astray |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |