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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |