GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
nomenclaturename
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
naivetea naive remark or action
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
maneuvera military or naval movement
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper