GRE Word List
RUSE
a wily subterfuge
The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |