GRE Word List

MACHINATIONS

an act of machinating

The meaning of the word machinations is an act of machinating.

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triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
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pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery