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 |
|---|---|
| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| bleak | exposed and barren and often windswept |
| trample | tramp |