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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WordMeaning
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
dina loud continued noise
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
smotherto kill by depriving of air
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical