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 |
|---|---|
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| sophist | philosopher |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |