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 |
|---|---|
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| scion | descendant |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| coincidence | the act or condition of coinciding : correspondence |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| forum | the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |