noun · Hard SAT word

Stratagem

scheme; a maneuver in a game or conversation

Stratagem in a sentence

His stratagem to win the chess match relied on an unexpected sacrifice.

Synonyms for stratagem

scheme
ploy
tactic

Antonyms for stratagem

honesty
openness
directness

Practice stratagem on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like stratagem appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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