GRE Word List
RUSE
a wily subterfuge
The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clipper | one that clips something |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |