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 |
|---|---|
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| levee | a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| skimp | skimpy |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |