GRE Word List

STRATAGEM

an artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy

The meaning of the word stratagem is an artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy.

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WordMeaning
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
promptto move to action : incite
limpto walk lamely
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
recipientone that receives : receiver
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control