GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
meleea confused struggle
aperturean opening or open space : hole
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
unsavoryinsipid
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach