GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
conspireplot
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case