GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
pendantsomething suspended: such as
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay