GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
amphibianan amphibious organism
mishapan unfortunate accident
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette