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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viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
beatitudea state of utmost bliss