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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WordMeaning
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
healthyenjoying good health
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
laxloose
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic