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
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
smudgeto make a smudge on
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy