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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| intermediary | mediator |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| integrate | to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |