GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
imminentready to take place : happening soon
veerto change direction or course
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses