GRE Word List
SUBTERFUGE
deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
The meaning of the word subterfuge is deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| estimable | capable of being estimated |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| inundate | overwhelm |