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
celerityrapidity of motion or action
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time