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
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
demolitionthe act of demolishing
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group