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 |
|---|---|
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| virtuoso | one who excels in the technique of an art |
| airy | of or relating to air : atmospheric |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| garnish | decorate |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |