GRE Word List

BEGUILE

hoodwink

The meaning of the word beguile is hoodwink.

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WordMeaning
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
degradationthe act or process of degrading
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
conveneto come together in a body
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
recitala detailed account : enumeration
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.