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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |