GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

Random words

WordMeaning
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
emollientmaking soft or supple
rigto fit out with rigging
degradationthe act or process of degrading
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance