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 |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| expenditure | the act or process of expending |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |