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 |
|---|---|
| meteoric | of or relating to a meteor |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |