GRE Word List
CHICANERY
deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
The meaning of the word chicanery is deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| collate | to compare critically |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |