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

WordMeaning
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
brochurepamphlet
preamblean introductory statement
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue