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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| dull | tedious |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |