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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WordMeaning
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
decipherdecode
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
branda charred piece of wood
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind