GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
quarrygame
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross