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 |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| condole | grieve |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| lassitude | a condition of weariness or debility : fatigue |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |