GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

Random words

WordMeaning
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
engenderbeget
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
steeplofty
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
aridexcessively dry
gazettenewspaper
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence