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 |
|---|---|
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| devious | wandering |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |