GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
feintsomething feigned
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of