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
conscientiousmeticulous
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
sanguinarybloodthirsty
fineryornament
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia