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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liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards