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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| lax | loose |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |