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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| Word | Meaning |
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| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
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| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
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