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
pulchritudephysical comeliness
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
addenduma thing added : addition
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
motea small particle : speck
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied