GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
blisscomplete happiness
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate