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
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude