GRE Word List
PRETERNATURAL
existing outside of nature
The meaning of the word preternatural is existing outside of nature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |