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 |
|---|---|
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| lewd | obscene |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |