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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| Word | Meaning |
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| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
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