GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
tribunala court or forum of justice
docileeasily taught