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 |
|---|---|
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| warrant | sanction |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |