GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

Random words

WordMeaning
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
waifa stray person or animal
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
dourstern
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all