GRE Word List
RUSE
a wily subterfuge
The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| centaur | any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |