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 |
|---|---|
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| meteoric | of or relating to a meteor |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| inopportune | inconvenient |
| soluble | susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |