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
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
condolegrieve
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
naivetea naive remark or action
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college