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.
Random words
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| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| environ | encircle |
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| centurion | an officer commanding a Roman century |