GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
expoundto set forth : state
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate