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
embroiderto ornament with needlework
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
brinkedge
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
ariaair
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy