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
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery