GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

Random words

WordMeaning
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
plaitpleat
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
relegateto send into exile : banish
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
filchto steal secretly or casually
retortto pay or hurl back : return
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily