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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| fiend | devil |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |