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
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
spoofdeceive
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
wrenchto move with a violent twist
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
transpireto take place : go on