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
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
conteststrive
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
billowingwave
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)