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
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
buoyanthaving buoyancy
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
groucha fit of bad temper
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock