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
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
wardthe action or process of guarding
exploitdeed
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
lumberto move ponderously