GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
expertisethe skill of an expert
palliddeficient in color : wan
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful