GRE Word List

PRETERNATURAL

existing outside of nature

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

Random words

WordMeaning
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
whittlea large knife
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
attireto put garments on : dress
expiateto make amends for
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
smughighly self-satisfied
canterone who uses cant: such as
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted