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

WordMeaning
crescendoa gradual increase
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking