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 |
|---|---|
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |