GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
bolstera long pillow or cushion
unbridledunrestrained
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation