GRE Word List
CUNNING
clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
The meaning of the word cunning is clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unexceptionable | entirely acceptable; not offering any basis for criticism |
| avert | prevent; avoid; turn away (eyes or thought); Ex. An accident was averted by his quick thinking; Ex. She averted her eyes from the terrible sight. |
| oath | solemn promise; blasphemous use of sacred words to express strong feelings; swear-word; Ex. ``For Christ's sake'' |
| maraud | move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army |
| circlet | small ring; band of gold, silver, jewel, etc. (worn on the head, arms, or neck as decoration) |
| altruistic | unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism |
| shear | remove (fleece or hair) by cutting; remove the hair or fleece from; cut with or as if with shears; N: shears; pair of scissors |
| plumber | one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes) |
| importunate | urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent |
| chronic | long established as a disease |
