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
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
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inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
wardthe action or process of guarding
conveneto come together in a body
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand