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
drabslattern
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luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
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vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
engenderbeget