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.

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denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
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satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
slackento make less active : slow up
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head