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
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
ployescapade
underlyinglying beneath or below
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
statutoryof or relating to statutes
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk