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
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
combustiblecapable of combustion