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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WordMeaning
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
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profligatewildly extravagant
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
queruloushabitually complaining
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