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 |
|---|---|
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| cursive | running |
| resign | relegate |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |