GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

Random words

WordMeaning
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
avowto declare assuredly
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
inanimatenot animate:
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
acclaimapplaud
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development