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 |
|---|---|
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| forum | the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business |
| pliant | pliable |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |