GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
clipperone that clips something
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medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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