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 |
|---|---|
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
| hallowed | holy |