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 |
|---|---|
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| leonine | of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |