GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
slywise in practical affairs
obscuredark
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
retiringreserved
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
mishapan unfortunate accident
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke