GRE Word List
PRETERNATURAL
existing outside of nature
The meaning of the word preternatural is existing outside of nature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |