GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

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stygianof or relating to the river Styx
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm