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
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
collectedgathered together
desiccateto dry up
foppishfoolish
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case