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 |
|---|---|
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| coroner | a usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner |
| germinal | being in the earliest stage of development |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |