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 |
|---|---|
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| writ | something written : writing |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |