GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
obsessivetending to cause obsession
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming