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
notcha V-shaped indentation
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
gauntexcessively thin and angular
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
ventto provide with a vent
unbridledunrestrained
maneuvera military or naval movement
cringeto recoil in distaste
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward