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 |
|---|---|
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |