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 |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| subterfuge | deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| depict | to represent by or as if by a picture |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| ram | a male sheep |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
