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 |
|---|---|
| plaster | a medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |