GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

Random words

WordMeaning
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district