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
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
filthfoul or putrid matter
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
recastto cast again