GRE Word List

PLOY

escapade

The meaning of the word ploy is escapade.

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WordMeaning
embroiderto ornament with needlework
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support