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 |
|---|---|
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |