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 |
|---|---|
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| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
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| ponderous | of very great weight |
| fulcrum | prop |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |