Inadvertent
mediumin-ad-VUR-tent
adjective
Definition
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning
Examples
“The leak of information was inadvertent, not malicious.”
“She made an inadvertent error in the calculation.”
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GRE Tip
Inadvertent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "unintentional" or "accidental" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "deliberate".
Related GRE Words
unwitting
Not aware of the full facts; unintentional
spontaneous
Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse without premeditation
fortuitous
Happening by chance; lucky or fortunate
unconscious
Not conscious; unaware; done without awareness
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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