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.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
succor | relief |
palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |