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
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
abjureto renounce upon oath
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale