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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| ram | a male sheep |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| wreak | bring about |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |