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
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
riftfissure
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
snipa small piece that is snipped off
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
replenishto fill or build up again
appellationan identifying name or title : designation