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
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
affinityrelationship by marriage
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
dys-abnormal
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
nullifyto make null (see null
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit