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
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
underhandin a clandestine manner
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
magnitudegreat size or extent
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration