GRE Word List

ESOTERIC

designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone

The meaning of the word esoteric is designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone.

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WordMeaning
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
blemishto spoil by a flaw
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
appeasepacify