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 |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| zealot | a zealous person |