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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
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| monotony | tedious sameness |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| niggle | trifle |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |