GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

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capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
sentinelsentry
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
maledictioncurse