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 |
|---|---|
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| cloister | a monastic establishment |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |