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 |
|---|---|
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| testator | a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |