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 |
|---|---|
| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |