GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

Random words

WordMeaning
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
penetrateto pass into or through
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
lanknot well filled out : slender
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as