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 |
|---|---|
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |