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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |