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
cloistera monastic establishment
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
randoma haphazard course
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
retiringreserved
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish