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
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
expertisethe skill of an expert
preamblean introductory statement
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
braggadocioempty boasting
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper