GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
solicitto make petition to : entreat
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
tannerone that tans hides
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
gustthe sensation of taste
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
lunarcrescent
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores