GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
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interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
outragean act of violence or brutality
rostera roll or list of personnel
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation