GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
snipa small piece that is snipped off
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
finishto come to an end : terminate
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
detachedstanding by itself : separate
lumberto move ponderously
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as