extraneous

Day 15Level 3

ik-STREY-nee-uhs

irrelevant

not directly connected with the subject ; irrelevant

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

impertinent, unnecessary

Antonyms:

essential, integral, pertinent, relevant

Example Sentence:

Some lawmakers are leery about adding extraneous provisions to war funding bills, particularly on divisive immigration policies.

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uh-nak-ruh-NIS-tik

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AAH-nuh-dien

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aan-TAA-guh-niez

to irritate or provoke anger

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A-vuh-rus

extreme greed especially for wealth

conspiracy

kuh-BAHL

a small group of secret plotters

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KAA-luhm-nee

a false statement made to damage somebody's reputation