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
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
faunaanimal life