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 |
|---|---|
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| viable | capable of living |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |