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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |