GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
antithesisthe direct opposite