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 |
|---|---|
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
| stringent | tight |
| molten | fused or liquefied by heat : melted |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |