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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| senility | the quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age |
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| tactile | perceptible by touch : tangible |