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 |
|---|---|
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| emboss | to raise the surface of into bosses |
| disheveled | marked by disorder or disarray |
| microcosm | a little world |
| scraps | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |