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 |
|---|---|
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| compliance | the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |