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.

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disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
hotheada hotheaded person
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
crescendoa gradual increase
hallowedholy
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body