GRE Word List
BEGUILE
hoodwink
The meaning of the word beguile is hoodwink.
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| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |