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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| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| nettle | any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| fatalism | a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |