GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
botchan inflammatory sore
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band