GRE Word List
RUSE
a wily subterfuge
The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |