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 |
|---|---|
| welter | writhe |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| savant | a person of learning |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| bacchanalia | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| regime | regimen |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |