GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

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WordMeaning
ephemerallasting a very short time
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
pontificalepiscopal attire
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious