GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

Random words

WordMeaning
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
slaughterthe act of killing
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
remittancea sum of money remitted
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive