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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| avalanche | a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| stoop | to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |