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
ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
quislingtraitor
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor