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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| dingy | dirty |
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| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| solicitous | manifesting or expressing solicitude |
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| denounce | to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil |