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
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
immobilitynot moving : motionless
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
rightfuljust
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle