GRE Word List

CANNY

clever

The meaning of the word canny is clever.

Random words

WordMeaning
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
missivea written communication : letter
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently