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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| connoisseur | expert |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| salvage | compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| scourge | whip |