GRE Word List
SCHEME
systematic plan; plot; clever dishonest plan; orderly arrangement of elements; Ex. health insurance scheme; Ex. a scheme to escape taxes; Ex. a color scheme; Ex. a story with no scheme; V: contrive a scheme
The meaning of the word scheme is systematic plan; plot; clever dishonest plan; orderly arrangement of elements; Ex. health insurance scheme; Ex. a scheme to escape taxes; Ex. a color scheme; Ex. a story with no scheme; V: contrive a scheme.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ludicrous | laughable; ridiculous; trifling |
| reprehensible | deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame |
| defrock | strip a priest or minister of church authority; unfrock |
| figurine | small ornamental statuette(very small statue) |
| odious | arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile |
| elaboration | addition of details; intricacy |
| reinstate | restore to a previous condition or position |
| expose | public revelation of something discreditable |
| chalice | goblet; consecrated cup |
| urchin | mischievous child (usually a boy); CF. urchin: hedgehog; CF. porcupine: pig with spikes ?; CF. sea urchin |
