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 |
|---|---|
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |