GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

The meaning of the word sham is a trick that deludes : hoax.

Random words

WordMeaning
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
blushoutward appearance : view
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll