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 |
|---|---|
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |