GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

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WordMeaning
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
purgeto clear of guilt
preamblean introductory statement
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
unsavoryinsipid
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat