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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| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
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| devious | wandering |
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