GRE Word List
EXTRINSIC
not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
The meaning of the word extrinsic is not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| hibernate | to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |