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 |
|---|---|
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| rightful | just |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| fancied | imagined or believed to be true or real |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |