GRE Word List

CANNY

clever

The meaning of the word canny is clever.

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WordMeaning
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
groucha fit of bad temper
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
lagone that lags or is last
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
distantseparated in space : away