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 |
|---|---|
| spoof | deceive |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |