GRE Word List
SHAM
a trick that deludes : hoax
The meaning of the word sham is a trick that deludes : hoax.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| grill | to broil on a grill |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |