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
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly