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
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
buoyanthaving buoyancy
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
credentialwarranting credit or confidence