Multiple choice softskills leadership ruse n. money given to sb who has done one a service trick to deceive (the stated person's) habit or custom low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog) Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Ruse means a trick or maneuver used to deceive someone - a clever plan to mislead or gain advantage through deception. This is exactly what option B describes.