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
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
copiousyielding something abundantly
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy