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 |
|---|---|
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| ploy | escapade |
| underlying | lying beneath or below |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| statutory | of or relating to statutes |
| outlandish | of or relating to another country : foreign |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |