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
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy