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 |
|---|---|
| puerile | juvenile |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| evoke | to call forth or up: such as |
| sophist | philosopher |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| harass | exhaust |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |