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 |
|---|---|
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |