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.

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WordMeaning
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
dodderingfeeble
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final