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
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disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
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restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
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brookcreek
pliantpliable
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation