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.

Random words

WordMeaning
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
succulentfull of juice : juicy
intermediarymediator
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
rigto fit out with rigging