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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |