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 |
|---|---|
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| dys- | abnormal |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |