GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

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WordMeaning
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
exegesisexposition
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner