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
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)