GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
omnipotentalmighty
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
pallto lose strength or effectiveness