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
contrivancea thing contrived
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul