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
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby