GRE Word List

CANNY

clever

The meaning of the word canny is clever.

Random words

WordMeaning
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
askewout of line : at an angle
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy