GRE Word List
RUSE
a wily subterfuge
The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| descry | to catch sight of |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| cursive | running |
| reparable | capable of being repaired |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |