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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lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
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symmetrybalanced proportions
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compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
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