GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
naivetea naive remark or action
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
comportto be fitting : accord
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)