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 |
|---|---|
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| canny | clever |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| privy | private |