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 |
|---|---|
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| unfrock | defrock |