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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smeara viscous or sticky substance
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
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