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
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dallyto act playfully
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
profligatewildly extravagant
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn