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
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
trenchantkeen