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 |
|---|---|
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |