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
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
demurereserved
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy