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
decreean order usually having the force of law
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
overweeningarrogant
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten