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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medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
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adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
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ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
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