GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
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adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
prosperousauspicious
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
ensconceshelter