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 |
|---|---|
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| afterlife | an existence after death |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |