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 |
|---|---|
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| contrive | devise |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |