GRE Word List

CUNNING

dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end

The meaning of the word cunning is dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end.

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WordMeaning
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
shavingthe act of one that shaves
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
clamornoisy shouting
submergeto put under water
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages