GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
myriadten thousand
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
catechismoral instruction
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
husbanda male partner in a marriage