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
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
heedto pay attention
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
perforateto make a hole through