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
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
anarchyabsence of government
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
perforateto make a hole through