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 |
|---|---|
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
| parquet | to furnish with a floor of parquet |
| demented | mad |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| carillon | a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |