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
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
understateto represent as less than is the case
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
concurto express agreement
gruela thin porridge
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes