GRE Word List

GUILE

deceitful cunning : duplicity

The meaning of the word guile is deceitful cunning : duplicity.

Random words

WordMeaning
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed