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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| resilient | characterized or marked by resilience: such as |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |