GRE Word List

CANNY

clever

The meaning of the word canny is clever.

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WordMeaning
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
dripto let fall in drops
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
fervidvery hot : burning