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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quislingtraitor
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
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confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
palliddeficient in color : wan