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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |