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 |
|---|---|
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| ascertain | to find out or learn with certainty |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
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| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |