GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
rescindto take away : remove
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
errantbehaving wrongly