GRE Word List
ARCANE
known or knowable only to a few people : secret
The meaning of the word arcane is known or knowable only to a few people : secret.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| recess | the action of receding : recession |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |
| passe | past one's prime |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |