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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| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |
| narcissist | an individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |