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
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
droopto hang or incline downward
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal