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 |
|---|---|
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |