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
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
igniteto set afire
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
scourgewhip
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession