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
spoofdeceive
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order