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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |