GRE Word List

SHAM

a trick that deludes : hoax

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

Random words

WordMeaning
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
historichistorical
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
amphibianan amphibious organism
bitinghaving the power to bite