GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
disputatiousinclined to dispute
finitehaving definite or definable limits
queruloushabitually complaining
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat