GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

Random words

WordMeaning
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
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heedto pay attention
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apexthe uppermost point : vertex
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