GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
blueslow spirits : melancholy
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains