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
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
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pilfersteal
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
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