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
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
connivancethe act of conniving
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)