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 |
|---|---|
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| dally | to act playfully |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |