GRE Word List

EXTRANEOUS

existing on or coming from the outside

The meaning of the word extraneous is existing on or coming from the outside.

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battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
bentunenclosed grassland
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
averto declare positively
veerto change direction or course
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
braga pompous or boastful statement