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inherent

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

existing as a permanent, essential part of something

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There is an inherent risk in any high-stakes investment.

Synonyms
intrinsicinnateinbornessential
Antonyms
extrinsicacquired

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The new intern was so blank that she completed in two days a backlog her predecessor had let pile up for weeks.

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Inherent (adjective) means existing as a permanent, essential part of something
Here is inherent used in an example sentence: "There is an inherent risk in any high-stakes investment."
Common synonyms for inherent include intrinsic, innate, inborn, essential.
Antonyms of inherent include extrinsic, acquired.
Inherent is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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