GRE Word List
INTRIGUE
the practice of engaging in secret schemes
The meaning of the word intrigue is the practice of engaging in secret schemes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| matrimony | the state of being married : marriage |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |