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
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
inopportuneinconvenient
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening