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

WordMeaning
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
botchan inflammatory sore
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit