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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
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| belabor | to attack verbally |
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