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 |
|---|---|
| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| dilute | attenuate |
| grill | to broil on a grill |