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 |
|---|---|
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |