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
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
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peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
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pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
treadto step or walk on or over
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated