GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

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WordMeaning
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
acmethe highest point or stage
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
plumagethe feathers of a bird