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 |
|---|---|
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| implicit | capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |