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
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
pryto look closely or inquisitively
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed