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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WordMeaning
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
flushto fly away suddenly
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
migrantone that migrates: such as
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
savanta person of learning
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response