GRE Word List

BEGUILE

hoodwink

The meaning of the word beguile is hoodwink.

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WordMeaning
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
congruentcongruous
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
treadto step or walk on or over
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended