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
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
vintnera wine merchant
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised