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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| impasse | a predicament affording no obvious escape |
| colloquy | conversation |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |