GRE Word List
RUSE
a wily subterfuge
The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concatenate | linked together |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| diva | prima donna |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |