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
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
pontificalepiscopal attire
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
douseto plunge into water
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
swipea strong sweeping blow
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile