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 |
|---|---|
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |