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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WordMeaning
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
incarcerateto put in prison
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bugabooan imaginary object of fear
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impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
expatriatebanish
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