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
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
sparseof few and scattered elements
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders