GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

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WordMeaning
submissivesubmitting to others
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
boorpeasant
rectifyto set right : remedy
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations