GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

Random words

WordMeaning
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
remittancea sum of money remitted
abortiveprematurely born
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
besiegeto surround with armed forces
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove