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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|---|---|
| sartorial | of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes |
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| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
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| orator | one who delivers an oration |
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