GRE Word List
PLOY
strategem to gain an advantage; tactic; Ex. management ploy
The meaning of the word ploy is strategem to gain an advantage; tactic; Ex. management ploy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demagogue | person who appeals to people's prejudice; false leader of people; CF. demagoguery |
| predilection | preference; partiality |
| corrugated | wrinkled; ridged |
| haggle | argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain) |
| skiff | small light sailboat or rowboat |
| exchequer | treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer |
| prevail | be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something |
| macerate | soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper |
| monochrome | painting in only one color; ADJ. |
| endearment | fond word or act; expression of affection |
