GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
lugubriousmournful
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament