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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distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
forlornbereft
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
pento shut in or as if in a pen
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
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brazenmade of brass
solicitorone that solicits