GRE Word List

RUSE

a wily subterfuge

The meaning of the word ruse is a wily subterfuge.

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WordMeaning
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
supersedeto cause to be set aside
judiciarya system of courts of law
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
constraintthe act of constraining