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 |
|---|---|
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| dally | to act playfully |