GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
hieroglyphicwritten in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
despota ruler with absolute power and authority