GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
hazymade 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
gruela thin porridge
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition