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
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments