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 |
|---|---|
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| championship | designation as champion |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |