GRE Word List
SUBTERFUGE
stratagem(deceptive scheme); pretense; evasion; Ex. resort to a harmless subterfuge
The meaning of the word subterfuge is stratagem(deceptive scheme); pretense; evasion; Ex. resort to a harmless subterfuge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brisk | quick and active; marked by liveliness and vigor |
| plenitude | abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty |
| unobtrusive | inconspicuous; not blatant |
| retrieve | recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation |
| sanguine | optimistic; cheerful; hopeful; of the color of blood; red |
| epilogue | short speech at conclusion of dramatic work |
| facilitate | help bring about; make less difficult |
| precipitate | hurl downward; throw headlong; hasten; cause to happen sooner; condense and fall as rain or snow; cause (a solid substance) to be separated from a solution; ADJ. hasty; rash; premature; sudden |
| gust | strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster |
| turmoil | extreme confusion; great commotion and confusion; Ex. throw the country into turmoil |
