GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

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WordMeaning
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
trekto make one's way arduously
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
ponderousof very great weight