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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |