GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
satiatefilled to satiety
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
encompassinclude