GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
concentrichaving a common center
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
dissentto withhold assent or approval