GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
mutedbeing mute : silent
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
limpto walk lamely
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth