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
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
forlornbereft
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk