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 |
|---|---|
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| harbinger | something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |