GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

Random words

WordMeaning
migrantone that migrates: such as
perditioneternal damnation
dina loud continued noise
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
myriadten thousand
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
betrayto lead astray
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
suitorone that petitions or entreats