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 |
|---|---|
| effluvium | an invisible emanation |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| figment | something made up or contrived |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| jingoist | extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |