GRE Word List

CANNY

clever

The meaning of the word canny is clever.

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illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish