GRE Word List
PRETERNATURAL
existing outside of nature
The meaning of the word preternatural is existing outside of nature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |