GRE Word List
SHAM
a trick that deludes : hoax
The meaning of the word sham is a trick that deludes : hoax.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |