GRE Word List

INCIDENTAL

being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence

The meaning of the word incidental is being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence.

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lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
averto declare positively