GRE Word List

INTRINSIC

belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing

The meaning of the word intrinsic is belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing.

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WordMeaning
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
dulltedious
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of