GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
conspireplot
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
motleyvariegated in color
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
poreto gaze intently
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress