GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
growlrumble
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
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scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
corrugatedhaving corrugations
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
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selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select