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 |
|---|---|
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |