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
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
ponderousof very great weight
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
cavalcadea procession (see procession
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms