GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
compressto press or squeeze together