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
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
rescindto take away : remove
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
concurto express agreement
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice