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 |
|---|---|
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| din | a loud continued noise |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |