GRE Word List

SCHEME

a plan or program of action

The meaning of the word scheme is a plan or program of action.

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WordMeaning
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
rationa food allowance for one day
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
appriseto give notice to : tell
donto put on (an article of clothing)
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify