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
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
perditioneternal damnation
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh