GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

The meaning of the word preternatural is existing outside of nature.

Random words

WordMeaning
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous