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 |
|---|---|
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
| ferment | to undergo fermentation |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |