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 |
|---|---|
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| evenhanded | fair |
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |