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.

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WordMeaning
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
fleeta number of warships under a single command
unearthlynot earthly: such as
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism