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 |
|---|---|
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| nexus | connection |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |