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
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
skiffany of various small boats
brackishsomewhat salty
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore