GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
forebearsancestor
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder