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
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
swipea strong sweeping blow
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic