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 |
|---|---|
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |