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
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
dodderingfeeble