GRE Word List
PRETERNATURAL
existing outside of nature
The meaning of the word preternatural is existing outside of nature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| delve | excavate |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |
| marrow | bone marrow |