GRE Word List

SCHEME

a plan or program of action

The meaning of the word scheme is a plan or program of action.

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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk