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 |
|---|---|
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| jaundice | yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments |
| senility | the quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age |
| writ | something written : writing |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |