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 |
|---|---|
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| riddle | a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
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