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
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
cohortscompanion
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult