GRE Word List

CANNY

clever

The meaning of the word canny is clever.

Random words

WordMeaning
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle