GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
soarto fly aloft or about
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
poreto gaze intently
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather