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 |
|---|---|
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| dour | stern |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |