GRE Word List
RUSE
a wily subterfuge
The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| mulct | fine |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| retrench | cut down |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |