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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presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
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rama male sheep
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background