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
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
canterone who uses cant: such as
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing