GRE Word List
SHAM
a trick that deludes : hoax
The meaning of the word sham is a trick that deludes : hoax.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |