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 |
|---|---|
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| enunciate | to make a definite or systematic statement of |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |