GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
recastto cast again
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
vitalof the utmost importance
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
malodoroushaving a bad odor
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
translucentpermitting the passage of light: