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 |
|---|---|
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
| warranty | a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| influx | a coming in |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |