GRE Word List
PRETERNATURAL
existing outside of nature
The meaning of the word preternatural is existing outside of nature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| retiring | reserved |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| dys- | abnormal |