GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
promptto move to action : incite
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose