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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atypicalnot typical : irregular
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
clownfarmer
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
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roseateresembling a rose especially in color
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sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish