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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| fauna | animal life |