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
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
scintillaspark
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)